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Real Madrid vs Real Betis Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Jan 4, 2026 5:23 AM ET

After two weeks off, La Liga returns, and Real Madrid will play at the Santiago Bernabeu once again to host Real Betis. This is a matchup between 2nd and 6th in the La Liga table.

Real Madrid is second with 42 points, and after 18 league matches played, their record is 13 wins, three draws, and two losses.

Real Betis is 6th with 28 points and has a record of seven wins, seven draws, and three losses.

Both teams won their previous match in the league, and both teams were at home. Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 2-0 at home with goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 20, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Real Betis defeated Getafe 4-0 at home with two goals from Aitor Ruibal and one goal from Pablo Fornals, and one goal from Juan 'Cucho' Hernandez.

The last time both teams faced off in La Liga, Real Betis hosted Real Madrid at the Estadio Benito Villamarin last season on March 1, 2025. Real Betis won the match 2-1 with goals from Johnny Cardoso and Antony; Brahim Diaz scored for Real Madrid.

Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Real Betis

Real Madrid vs Real Betis will kick off at 10:15 a.m. ET/ 7:15 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 4:15 p.m. local time in Madrid, Spain, at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The match will be available to watch across select TV channels and streaming services in the United States and other countries.